Obit: Dorothy Jean Stoeckel Chafin

Dorothy Jean Stoeckel Chafin of Georgetown passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at home. She was 79.

Dorothy was born in Stockley, DE, the daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Collins) Stoeckel. She was a secretary for the State Highway Dept. in Georgetown for 30 years. She was an avid bridge player and lover of cats and dogs.

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Posted Oct. 8, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Updated Oct 8, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Posted Oct. 8, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Updated Oct 8, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Dorothy Jean Stoeckel Chafin of Georgetown passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at home. She was 79.

Dorothy was born in Stockley, DE, the daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Collins) Stoeckel. She was a secretary for the State Highway Dept. in Georgetown for 30 years. She was an avid bridge player and lover of cats and dogs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Lee Chafin, brothers, Jack and Wayne Stoeckel and a grandchild, Eli Chafin.

A memorial service will be held Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Short Funeral Services 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call after 11:00 am. Interment will be private. Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to: Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or Whimsical Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 1697, Seaford, DE 19973. (www.delawarerescue.com).